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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,849.80, 452,774.70 and 80,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,849.80, 452,774.70 and 80,233.80 is: 120,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,849.80 : 452,774.70 = 80,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,849.80/452,774.70 = 80,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,849.80x = 452,774.70 × 80,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,849.80x = 36,327,834,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,327,834,724.86/301,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,350.70

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